Empty the Shelter Special: Pearland Animal Shelter at capacity
The Pearland Animal Shelter is at capacity, and dozens of animals urgently need forever homes.
The Pearland Animal Shelter is at capacity, and dozens of animals urgently need forever homes.
Massive 700-pound alligator in Georgia discovered in irrigation ditch
A roughly 13-foot, 700-pound alligator was found in an irrigation ditch, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said this week.
A roughly 13-foot, 700-pound alligator was found in an irrigation ditch, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said this week.
Angler may have set new state record with 47-pound catfish caught in North Texas lake
A monster channel catfish was caught Saturday in Lake Tawakoni.
A monster channel catfish was caught Saturday in Lake Tawakoni.
Puppy dies after eating 50 short ribs
A shelter in California has shared a sad story about a puppy who ate too many short ribs as a cautionary tale for other pet owners.
A shelter in California has shared a sad story about a puppy who ate too many short ribs as a cautionary tale for other pet owners.
Veterinarian reunites with cat he calls worst case of animal abuse he's ever seen
Not only did someone intentionally put bands on a kitten’s feet, the person responsible wanted to watch her suffer for weeks.
Not only did someone intentionally put bands on a kitten’s feet, the person responsible wanted to watch her suffer for weeks.
6 dolphins dead after beaching along Southern California coastline; experts searching for answers
Experts are trying to determine what is causing dolphins along the Southern California coastline to beach after several deceased dolphins washed ashore, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center said.
Experts are trying to determine what is causing dolphins along the Southern California coastline to beach after several deceased dolphins washed ashore, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center said.
Fat rat stuck in sewer saved after nine-person rescue effort in Germany
A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.
A rat packing on a little extra winter weight got stuck in a sewer grate in Germany on Sunday afternoon, prompting an impressive rescue effort.
Female elephant dies at Zoo Miami after confrontation with another elephant
A 51-year-old female elephant died after a confrontation with another elephant at Zoo Miami, the zoo said Monday.
A 51-year-old female elephant died after a confrontation with another elephant at Zoo Miami, the zoo said Monday.
Giraffe dies in accident at Kansas City Zoo barn
Kansas City Zoo officials say an adult male giraffe died after suffering a spinal cord injury in a zoo barn.
Kansas City Zoo officials say an adult male giraffe died after suffering a spinal cord injury in a zoo barn.
Shelter 'marries' bonded pair of senior dogs to help get them adopted together
Senior dogs Jack and Diane will be eating kibble together for better or worse.
Senior dogs Jack and Diane will be eating kibble together for better or worse.
'All are welcome': Florida church hosts dog-friendly service
All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church. Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday service for the past 10 years.
All dogs may go to heaven, but not all dogs go to church. Saint Benedict's Episcopal Church in Plantation, Florida, has welcomed dogs to its Saturday service for the past 10 years.
Study: Dog owners take more pictures of their pet than their spouses
Come on, are you even surprised?
Come on, are you even surprised?
Stress-free tips for Spring Break boarding or travel with pets
Making Spring Break travel plans means also making plans for your furry family members.
Making Spring Break travel plans means also making plans for your furry family members.
Vet issues warning after dogs hospitalized for marijuana
A veterinarian in Connecticut is warning pet owners to be careful after she treated two dogs for likely ingesting marijuana.
A veterinarian in Connecticut is warning pet owners to be careful after she treated two dogs for likely ingesting marijuana.
Glen Rose family, rescue group who adopted dog being sued by original owners
A Hood County family is suing to get their dog back after it vanished last year and was later adopted by a family from a rescue group.
A Hood County family is suing to get their dog back after it vanished last year and was later adopted by a family from a rescue group.
Gator eats python in Florida Everglades
A Florida man captured a Florida moment on video playing out in front of him in South Florida.
A Florida man captured a Florida moment on video playing out in front of him in South Florida.
Emotional reunion, 101 days after dog is separated from family in Camp Fire
He's being called a symbol of hope. 101 days after being separated from his owners as they fled the Camp Fire, an Akita dog named Kingston has been reunited with his family.
He's being called a symbol of hope. 101 days after being separated from his owners as they fled the Camp Fire, an Akita dog named Kingston has been reunited with his family.
Bei Bei and Mei Xang play in snow at Smithsonian National Zoo in DC
While many in the District dreaded the arrival of snow Wednesday morning, DC’s favorite pandas celebrated its arrival in the nation’s capital.
While many in the District dreaded the arrival of snow Wednesday morning, DC’s favorite pandas celebrated its arrival in the nation’s capital.
Adorable penguins enjoy fresh snowfall in Pittsburgh
These happy penguins playing on a snowday is the cutest thing you'll see today.
These happy penguins playing on a snowday is the cutest thing you'll see today.
Very good dog lends owner helping paw, shovels snowfall
This very good boy understands how much his owner really really dislikes shoveling snow.
This very good boy understands how much his owner really really dislikes shoveling snow.



















